Shopping:
1. Gateway Mall
2. Valley River Center
3. Oakway Center
9. Fifth Street Shops
11. Saturday Market
Historical:
5. Skinner Butte
6. Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House
7. Willamette Science & Technology Center
12. Lane County Historical Museum
16. Washburne Historic District
17. Springfield Museum
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University:
8. U of O Autzen Stadium/Casanova Center
15. U of O Campus and Museums
Events:
9. Hult Center for the Performing Arts
13. Lane County Fairgrounds & Convention Center
14. Lane County Ice Center (Eugene Thunder Ice Hockey)
18. Eugene Civic Stadium (Eugene Emeralds Class A Stadium)
Nature:
5. Owen Memorial Rose Garden
19. Hendricks Park & Rhododendron Gardens
20. Dorris Ranch
21. Mt. Pisgah Arboretum
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In the center of western Oregon, nestled in the beautiful Willamette Valley at the junction of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, Springfield and Eugene make up the state's second largest metropolitan area. This area retains a small town charm, yet is home to a dynamic mix of arts and culture offering ballet, opera, symphony, and a variety of musical festivals. Springfield's entertainment includes sporting events at the nearby University of Oregon as well as cultural events at the Hult Center in Eugene. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the many nearby lakes, reservoirs, and rivers for great boating, fishing, bicycling, camping, hiking, and whitewater rafting. Visit the beautiful Rose Gardens, and such historic landmarks as the Washburne Historic District, the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, the Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House, or the many covered bridges. Hike in Armitage State Park, Mt. Pisgah State Park, Alton Barker Park, and Skinner's Butte. Tour award-winning wineries. Cheer on the University of Oregon Fighting Ducks at a Pac-10 game, the Eugene Emeralds (San Diego Padres Single A baseball team), and the Eugene Thunder Ice Hockey. The choice is yours!
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